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Amman in April
Amman warms up: highs climb to 73°F (23°C), from 65°F in March, with lows of 45°F (7°C) and about 0.6 in (15 mm) of rain.
At 97/100 for comfort (3rd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 73°F (23°C)
- Avg low
- 45°F (7°C)
- Rain
- 0.6 in (15 mm)
- Humidity
- 56%
- Cloud cover
- 40%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 47 min
- Comfort score
- 97/100 · Great
What April feels like
Warm afternoons near 73°F (23°C) make long days outdoors easy.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 16°C (28°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Rain is scarce: about 0.6 in (15 mm) for the whole month.
Plan around April
April is one of Amman's best months on the climate data.
- First warm month: highs reach 73°F, up from 65°F in March.
- The drier spell starts: rain falls to 0.6 in (15 mm) after 1.3 in (32 mm) in March.
- Comfort holds steady from March (95 → 97/100).
- April sits inside the Mar – May, Sep – Nov window our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends.
What to pack for April
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 73°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 45°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Amman in April
April is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Jerash
One of the best-preserved Roman provincial cities, with an oval plaza and colonnaded streets, 48 km north.
Why now April scores 97/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Hashem Restaurant
Open-air downtown institution serving falafel, hummus and foul since 1952.
King Abdullah I Mosque
Blue-domed modern mosque that welcomes non-Muslim visitors outside prayer times.
Jafra Café
Downtown café with live oud music, mint tea and shisha.
Rainbow Street
Café and shop-lined street in Jabal Amman, busy in the evening.
Why now Highs near 73°F and 0.6 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in April
- Dead Sea in April~25 mi · highs 84°F, 0.4 in rain · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Petra & Wadi Musa in April~116 mi · highs 75°F, 0.4 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Wadi Rum in April~167 mi · highs 80°F, 0.1 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Cairo & Giza in April~307 mi · highs 86°F, 0.4 in rain · 7°C (13°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~164 m to Amman's ~865 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Amman in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Amman?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 97/100. Expect highs of 73°F (23°C) and 0.6 in (15 mm) of rain. April is inside the Mar – May, Sep – Nov window our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends.
How hot is Amman in April?
Average highs are 73°F (23°C) and average lows 45°F (7°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Amman in April?
Not much: about 0.6 in (15 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 10.5 in (266 mm).
What should I pack for Amman in April?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 73°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 45°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in April
- Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea Mar – May, Sep – Nov
Planning Amman in April?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.